Meet Isac Hedstroem, born in Åre, Sweden. Ever since he was a young kid, he’s been known as a talent ski racer. At the age of 24, he is still dreaming of becoming an F.I.S World Cup skier His skiing has always been intense and full of energy. […]

Hösten är en orolig tid för många involverade i skidåkning. Samma frågeställningar varje år – blir det vinter? – när kommer det snö? Sporthandlarna har butikerna sprängfyllda med skidprylar och för att försäljningen ska ta fart krävs det snö på backen, frost på bilen och rapporter om att […]

After celebrating Christmas with the family at Kvarstad gård in Brumunddal, our kids left us, spreading over the world like Leafs. Stephanie left for Mexico, Alexander for the USA and Christopher headed to Austria. The lust to get some altitude in our legs and a time alone was […]

In an era where everything is supposed to be quick, scalable and profitable. The new owner of Lillåstugan ski hut in Åre stands up for the slow, unique and idealistic way of eating out. Åre waffle tradition is strong. But the future of waffles at this legendary ski […]

Ski racing tradition i Sweden is strong. In the skiing community, young boys and girls are raised to become ski racers, almost by default. And in this case, Sweden’s lonely Downhill skier Felix Monsén is no different. His destiny already set by the tradition of his family. His […]

Urban indoor ski slopes popping up everywhere nowadays. But do they serve their purpose? Here is an article about the pros and cons of indoor skiing. As the climate changes, glaciers shrinks. And with them, the possibility for preseason training. Ambitious skiers now turn their head towards indoor […]

When arriving at a new ski area, or even before arriving. As part of the travel research, every skier will at least once lay their eyes on the current resort ski map. Even if you don’t think about it, every map is an artist’s work. And there are […]

Åre is more than just a ski resort, it’s a community. This valley is home to more than 6’000 people. All of them connected to and somehow depending on skiing in different forms. It’s a growing population and a vibrating valley year round. The ski area itself consists […]

Ski tradition in the Henning family goes way back and hand in hand with the evolution of modern alpine skiing. Four generations raised on alpine skis, starting with my grandfather Eric Bylund. He grew up in Sollefteå, a Swedish lowland small town and a skiing hotspot in the […]

If you go skiing in the Cervino ski paradise, you need to visit this place on the way down to Valtourneche. It’s good for lunch, a thirst quencher, or for your morning coffee. How to get there? Halfway down the slope from the Salette to the village of […]